Anyone every went on a successful Hunt for either of these species? We didnt get drawn for Michigan this year and are really considering going after one of these western birds this year. Any suggestions? Help me out guys, Im going crazy hear!!<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

If you want to hunt Merriams in some absolutely beautiful scenery, you may want to look at Northeastern WA. Stevens Co. is loaded with birds, there's a ton of NF land to hunt, and the non-resident 3-day license is $50.

I've got 2 or 3 friends coming out from Mississippi in May. You can fly into Spokane, rent a truck, drive about an hour north to Colville, and be into birds before you know it. There are also several guide services in the area, if that is the way you want to go. Shoot me an e-mail if you want some additional info.

I think my friends are flying out of New Orleans into Spokane for $210. Not bad! I'll pick them up at the airport at 12:30pm with their licenses in hand, have camp up by 3:00pm, and hopefully be on a bird by 4:00pm. And out here, it doesn't get dark until after 9:00pm.

Edited by - slee on 02/16/2002 00:53:56

Good advice above aswell , I have killed Merriams in SD and NE if you are looking for info there I will point you in a direction...BT

I have killed the Merriam's and have a few places I could send you. I also know the most successful Gould's outfitter really well if your interested in that. Let me know!
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Ryan Tucker

if you want merriams, try the black hills in south dakota lots of birds and beatiful scenery. if you need any help, email me [email protected]
good luck